Canadian Writers Speak Out on Copyright

Posted by Giancarlo on February 18, 2011
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 Nino Ricci headlines a list of five prominent Canadian writers featured in
a new short video, “Canadian Writers speak out on Copyright.” The video, launched today on YouTube,
is in response to Bill C‐32, the federal government’s proposed new copyright legislation.

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QWF: Yoga for Writers and Other Desk Dwellers

Posted by Giancarlo on February 18, 2011
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QWF has several spots open in Jordan Nardone’s wonderful Yoga for Writers and Other Desk Dwellers workshop, so we are offering the possibility of signing up for individual sessions. Please see the details below, and let us know soon if you’d like to sign up for one or both remaining sessions.

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PWAC social media panel this Thursday

Posted by Giancarlo on February 15, 2011
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This Thursday, PWAC Quebec has organized a social media panel and Q&A at the Atwater Library (Tupper Street entrance) from 7-9 p.m.

On hand will be:

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AELAQ seminar: Harlequin Enterprises talk on digital romance

Posted by Giancarlo on February 13, 2011
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Amy Wilkins, Assistant Manager, Digital Content and Social Media at Harlequin Enterprises Inc. (www.iheartpresents.com) will be delivering a presentation on the tools and techniques Harlequin uses as one of the most innovative digital publishers/marketers in the world. She will touch on Harlequin’s e-publishing program, top tips for marketing online, and Harlequin’s new digital imprint, Carina Press.

Coffee and schmoozing with fellow publishers from 5 pm on; presentation will begin at 5:30.

Tuesday, February 22, 2010
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Atwater Library Auditorium
1200 Atwater, Westmount

AELAQ members free
Non-members $10

Please RSVP aelaq@bellnet.ca

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Flesh Out Your Novel: Organizing the Meat

Posted by Giancarlo on February 13, 2011
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A workshop offering from Jacqueline Snider:

While writing your book you might be struggling with how to keep your story moving, how to keep your readers engaged and how to create vibrant characters.

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Job posting: Tourisme Montreal seeks blogger

Posted by Giancarlo on January 30, 2011
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Blogger needed! Here’ a brief description. For more info, please contact Brenden Murphy (coordinates below).

Blogger, Montreal Buzz: Gay Life and Culture
The Montreal Buzz is Tourisme Montreal’s blog about everything great going on in Montreal (campaign is managed by Sid Lee). Needed immediately is an experienced, energetic writer/blogger to write about Gay Life and Culture in Montreal. Examples of the kinds of articles needed can be found here. Experience with social media is vital. The job would involve researching and writing several posts a week on the subject. Position needs to be filled immediately.

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IABC workshop: About face: Proven approaches from the “anti-social media guy”

Posted by Giancarlo on January 25, 2011
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LAST CHANCE – register now! Join the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for this hot topic webinar Wednesday, 26 January

About face: Proven approaches from the “anti-social media guy” presented by David Grossman, founder and CEO of The Grossman Group (www.yourthoughtpartner.com).

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AELAQ workshop: Online Marketing for Publishers and Writers

Posted by Giancarlo on January 23, 2011
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The English-Language Publishers Association of Quebec (better known by its French acronym, AELAQ) presents:

Maya Assouad, marketing manager for Véhicule Press, will be conducting an intensive, hands-on follow-up session to 2010 web marketing workshop. Receive personalized feedback in this half-day class in the Atwater Library’s computer classroom.

Is your website doing its job? How can you use your website to its best advantage? Are you finding or creating new ways to market your books using new technology? Do you use social network websites (such as Facebook and Twitter) to market your books? Find out how to combine tradition with innovation and smoothly incorporate new marketing practices.

Session will begin at 1:00pm and end at 4:30pm, with two ten-minute breaks.

Monday, January 31, 2011
1:00 to 4:30 pm
Atwater Library Computer Classroom
1200 Atwater, Westmount

AELAQ members free
Non-members $25

Please RSVP aelaq@bellnet.ca

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Yulblog: Monthly meet up for Montreal Bloggers

Posted by Dan on December 15, 2010
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Each first Wednesday of the month Montreal-area bloggers and people with an interest in social media gather to network and get to know who is in the blogging community.

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday evening of each month at la Quincaillerie, at 980 rue Rachel E., from 6:00 PM onwards.

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I have my account set up. Now what?

Posted by Jenn Hardy on December 15, 2010
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Welcome to #2 in a series of posts about Twitter.

Have fun. Start Tweeting. Look at the people you follow to get a sense of what a 140 character Tweet looks like.

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Montreal STC: Charles Roburn talks technical communication [Part 3]

Posted by Dan on December 13, 2010
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The STC Montreal Chapter promotes the profession and practice of technical communication. The chapter hosts events that are open to all – members and non-members alike.

Find out more about upcoming STC Montreal events and seminars.

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TechNoel – Montreal Tech Community Holiday Party

Posted by Dan on December 11, 2010
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A Season’s Party for Montreal tech startups and Quebec’s web community.

The idea behind TechNoël is to allow small tech and Web companies to have an office Xmas party that fits their ambition while also serving the goal of raising funds and collecting non-perishable food for Moisson Montréal.

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